Are cardiovascular function and habitual physical activity levels similar in patients with classic and atypical claudication symptoms? A cross-sectional study.

Paulo LonganoHélcio KanegusukuMarilia A CorreiaPedro Puech-LeaoNelson WoloskerGabriel G CucatoRaphael M Ritti-Dias

Published in: Vascular (2020)

The type of exertional leg pain does not influence functional capacity and habitual physical activity levels in patients with peripheral arterial disease. However, patients with classic intermittent claudication symptoms present impaired cardiovascular function compared to patients with atypical leg pain.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic pain
sleep quality
pain management
neuropathic pain
body mass index
peripheral artery disease
high intensity
heat stress
spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms